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Dust Storms Hit Plains Wheat: Signs For a New Bull Market?
Grain
February 22, 2026
From 
Jim Roemer
 via 
Barchart

Dust Storms Hit Plains Wheat: Signs For a New Bull Market?

Jim turns bullish on wheat for the first time in years
Greenland Says ‘No Thanks’ To Trump’s Hospital Ship
Defense
February 22, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Greenland Says ‘No Thanks’ To Trump’s Hospital Ship

COPENHAGEN, Feb 22 (Reuters) – Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Sunday “no thanks” to U.S. President Donald Trump’s idea of sending a hospital ship to Greenland, a territory that Trump has...
Denmark Evacuates US Submarine Crew Member In Greenlandic Waters
News
February 22, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Denmark Evacuates US Submarine Crew Member In Greenlandic Waters

NUUK, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Denmark’s Joint Arctic Command said on Saturday it had evacuated a crew member who required urgent medical treatment from a U.S. submarine in Greenlandic waters, seven nautical miles...
Grain Analysis & Targets
Grain
February 22, 2026
From 
Nick Ehrenberg
 via 
Barchart

Grain Analysis & Targets

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
Trump Announces Greenland Hospital Ship Mission as Mercy and Comfort Sit in Alabama Shipyard
Defense
February 22, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Announces Greenland Hospital Ship Mission as Mercy and Comfort Sit in Alabama Shipyard

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday via social media that the United States will send a hospital ship to Greenland to provide medical care, posting alongside an illustration of the...
US Revokes Visas For Chile Officials Over China Cable Plan
News
February 21, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

US Revokes Visas For Chile Officials Over China Cable Plan

The US State Department revoked visas for Chile's Transport Minister and two other officials over a proposed undersea telecommunications cable linking Chile to Hong Kong, forcing the South American nation to navigate between its top trading partner China and strategic ally Washington.

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Crew of Panama-Flagged Cargo Ship Rescued in Red Sea
News
December 5, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Crew of Panama-Flagged Cargo Ship Rescued in Red Sea

The crew of Panama-flagged cargo ship MV ISA STAR have been rescued in the Red Sea after sending a distress signal, the EU's Aspides naval mission said.
UNCTAD: Global Trade On Track to Hit Record $33 Trillion in 2024
Shipping
December 5, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

UNCTAD: Global Trade On Track to Hit Record $33 Trillion in 2024

Global trade in both goods and services is poised to achieve an unprecedented $33 trillion in 2024, marking a substantial $1 trillion increase and 3.3% annual growth despite persistent challenges,...
FMC Investigating Spain’s Alleged Port Access Denial of U.S.-Flagged Vessels
Defense
December 5, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

FMC Investigating Spain’s Alleged Port Access Denial of U.S.-Flagged Vessels

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched a formal investigation into Spain’s apparent controversial port access restrictions targeting vessels suspected of carrying military cargo to Israel. The investigation comes after...
Soybeans Back to Higher Trade
Grain
December 5, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Back to Higher Trade

After a weaker Wednesday, Thursday morning trade shows gains of 1 to 2 cents. Soybeans rounded out the midweek session with contracts closing 7 to 8 cents in the red. Preliminary open interest was up 5,651 contracts on Wednesday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is back down 8...
Wheat Getting a Pop on Thursday AM
Grain
December 5, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Getting a Pop on Thursday AM

Wheat is trading with 3 to 6 cent gains across the three markets on Thursday morning. The wheat complex closed out the Wednesday session mixed across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures were fractionally to 1 ¼ cents higher in the front months. There were 20 deliveries issued against December...
Corn Leaking Lower Ahead of Export Sales Release
Grain
December 5, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Leaking Lower Ahead of Export Sales Release

The corn market is showing fractional losses so far on Thursday morning. Corn slid lower on Wednesday, as contracts closed with losses of 1 to 2 ½ cents in the nearby contracts on the day. There were no deliveries issued against December corn overnight. The national average Cash Corn price...
Soybeans Back to Higher Trade
Grain
December 5, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Back to Higher Trade

After a weaker Wednesday, Thursday morning trade shows gains of 1 to 2 cents. Soybeans rounded out the midweek session with contracts closing 7 to 8 cents in the red. Preliminary open interest was up 5,651 contracts on Wednesday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is back down 8...
Philippines Files Protest Against China After Sea Incidents
News
December 5, 2024
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Philippines Files Protest Against China After Sea Incidents

The Philippines filed a diplomatic protest against Beijing on Thursday, a government official said, following fresh encounters between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea.
Corn and Lean Hogs continue to have their highest carry yield for the past 52 weeks.  Soybean Meal is at its lowest level.
Grain
December 4, 2024
From 
Darren Carlat
 via 
Barchart

Corn and Lean Hogs continue to have their highest carry yield for the past 52 weeks. Soybean Meal is at its lowest level.

Despite the high carry yield, front month Corn is much closer to its lowest level versus the highest over the past few years. Corn has broken through the declining trendline but has done so in a very unconvincing fashion. Lean Hogs, on the other hand, has been moving higher since mid July while riding steadily up the rising trendline.
Wheat Rounds Out Wednesday on a Mixed Note
Grain
December 4, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Rounds Out Wednesday on a Mixed Note

The wheat complex closed out the Wednesday session mixed across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures were fractionally to 1 ¼ cents higher in the front months. KC HRW contracts were up fractionally, with December 3 cents higher at the close. MPLS spring wheat posted fractional losses across most contracts...
Soybeans Fall into the Close
Grain
December 4, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Fall into the Close

Soybeans rounded out the midweek session with contracts closing 7 to 8 cents in the red. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is back down 8 cents at $9.35 3/4. Soymeal futures were $1.50 to $2/ton higher. Soy Oil futures were down 72 to 77 points on the session....
Corn Weakness Extends into the Close as Ethanol Production Backs Off
Grain
December 4, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Weakness Extends into the Close as Ethanol Production Backs Off

Corn slid lower on Wednesday, as contracts closed with losses of 1 to 2 ½ cents in the nearby contracts on the day. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was down 2 cents at $4.03 1/2. The weekly EIA report showed ethanol production dropping off last week’s record...